Tossup
In a process named for these components, a desmut (“de-smut”) solution is used to clean a surface before it is passivated with a thick, porous oxide layer that allows for easy dye application. The [emphasize] coating of galvanized steel acts as one of these components to prevent corrosion. Ships often use zinc as a “sacrificial” one of these components. One of these components continuously dissolves to provide the coating material in electroplating. Metals that have a lower reduction potential will tend to act as one of these components, which electrons flow away from in a galvanic cell. For 10 points, name this electrode often paired with a cathode. ■END■
ANSWER: anodes [accept sacrificial anodes; accept anodization; prompt on electrodes until read]
<UBC C, Chemistry>
= Average correct buzz position
Buzzes
| Player | Team | Opponent | Position | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Simmons | Macalester | Wisconsin C | 60 | 10 |
| Zach Majorowicz | St. Thomas | Minnesota | 80 | 10 |
| Luke Sauer | Michigan Tech | Wisconsin B | 85 | -5 |
| Drew Wetterlind | Iowa State | Wisconsin A | 97 | 10 |
| Anastasia Thacker | Wisconsin B | Michigan Tech | 106 | 0 |
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | TUH | Conv. % | Neg % | Average Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK (North) | UK | 4 | 100% | 25% | 91.25 |
| Northern California | US | 4 | 100% | 50% | 78.25 |
| Southern California | US | 7 | 100% | 43% | 81.86 |
| Eastern Canada (1) | US | 5 | 100% | 20% | 75.00 |
| Florida | US | 4 | 100% | 50% | 92.50 |
| Great Lakes | US | 10 | 100% | 40% | 79.60 |
| Lower Mid-Atlantic | US | 9 | 100% | 56% | 96.33 |
| Upper Mid-Atlantic | US | 9 | 100% | 33% | 87.11 |
| North | US | 4 | 75% | 25% | 79.00 |
| Northeast | US | 12 | 100% | 25% | 93.50 |
| Pacific | US | 8 | 100% | 38% | 80.38 |
| Southeast | US | 12 | 92% | 25% | 82.27 |
| Upstate NY | US | 6 | 67% | 50% | 80.75 |